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A review by roksyreads
King and Queen by Maz Maddox
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
It’s always awkward to run into a one night stand, but Blaise never realised just how much worse it could get until a hunky former hookup pulls him into a secret war. As if attempting to launch his social media career as a Science Communicator wasn’t enough, he finds himself teaming up with his one-time fling: the hot as fire, brilliant, and funny Royal. Setting out across Canada, they hunt the ancient monster who tried to kill them, all while Blaise must fight to come to terms with a new reality—dinosaurs are still very much alive, and he’s falling for one.
This was a total romp from start to finish, with a solid plot, a healthy dose of romance, and a dash of spice. MMCs Royal and Blaise were a great pair to follow, and I loved seeing familiar favourites Dalton and Simon from book one, Smash & Grab, as well as other snippets of the broader RELIC family. Like I felt for Dalton, I have a special soft spot for Blaise: that genderqueer hurricane of glitter and sass made me laugh so hard, but then he’d turn around and hit me right in the feels! Seeing positive representations of vibrant, oft-chaotic characters makes me feel so seen as someone with ADHD; even on my most challenging days, I am so worthy of all the joy and love I have in my life. This is such a cute series; I’m really looking forward to what book four throws at me.
This was a total romp from start to finish, with a solid plot, a healthy dose of romance, and a dash of spice. MMCs Royal and Blaise were a great pair to follow, and I loved seeing familiar favourites Dalton and Simon from book one, Smash & Grab, as well as other snippets of the broader RELIC family. Like I felt for Dalton, I have a special soft spot for Blaise: that genderqueer hurricane of glitter and sass made me laugh so hard, but then he’d turn around and hit me right in the feels! Seeing positive representations of vibrant, oft-chaotic characters makes me feel so seen as someone with ADHD; even on my most challenging days, I am so worthy of all the joy and love I have in my life. This is such a cute series; I’m really looking forward to what book four throws at me.